China News Service:

Guizhou vows to become a world-class tourist destination. How confident are you in achieving this goal? What measures will Guizhou take to enhance the tourist experience and promote high-quality development in the tourism industry? Thank you.

Li Bingjun:

Thank you for your question. This gives me a chance to talk about Guizhou's tourism sector, which is very competitive and promising. This spring, it became a fashion to visit the province for mountain views. Guizhou is also a nice choice for avoiding summer heat thanks to pleasant weather during the season. Take Guiyang as an example. In the summer, the maximum temperature is about 30 degrees Celsius, and these days, it is about 27 or 28 degrees Celsius. You don't need to turn on the air conditioner at night. "Colorful Guizhou" and "Cool Guiyang" are not just empty words. When I first came to work in Guizhou, an old comrade once told me that no matter how hot it is in summer, I should bring a coat when I travel for work. I think this advice comes from years of experience. Remember to bring a coat if you come to Guizhou in the summer.

Currently, we are focusing on creating a group of world-class tourist attractions. In Guizhou, there are six most representative scenic spots. First is Huangguoshu Waterfall, the largest waterfall in Asia, renowned both at home and abroad. I'm sure it's quite familiar to all of you. Second is Xiaoqikong scenic area in Libo county, known as the "emerald on the earth's belt," with crystal-lucid water resembling a green gem. Third is Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, the world's largest and best-preserved Miao village. Fourth is Chishui Danxia, the largest Danxia landform in China, featuring the spectacular Chishui Waterfall. Fifth is the Forest of Ten Thousand Peaks. Xu Xiake once wrote, "There are many mountains in the world, but you will find a peak forest only here." So you can imagine its grandeur. Sixth is Fanjing Mountain, the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains, an isolated peak in a vast ancient forest, and also a Buddhist shrine. You might have seen Fanjing Mountain in the promotional video just now, with its towering thumb-shaped peak as if giving a thumbs-up to our great motherland. This showcases the unique charm of Guizhou's landscapes and is the most popular tourist destination in the province. Guizhou has many other great places, but I won't introduce them all due to time constraints. I'll just mention a few names: Zhijin Cave, Shuanghe Cave, Malinghe River Canyon, Qingyan Ancient Town and Zhenyuan Ancient Town. Guizhou is known as a "park province", with many more scenic places to explore.

We have inherited and developed Guizhou's colorful culture. The culture of ethnic minority groups is diverse with 18 ethnic minorities having lived in Guizhou for generations and 312 Chinese ethnic featured villages scattered all over the province. Due to inconvenience with transportation in the past, ethnic culture in Guizhou has been well preserved. Guizhou is the origin of Yangmingism. Wang Yangming attained enlightenment in Longchang, Guizhou, and his concepts of "the unity of knowledge and action" and "the extension of innate knowledge" have become influential Eastern philosophies worldwide. Historical sites like Wanyiwo and Yangming Cave are well preserved to this day and are worth visiting. The Zunyi Conference and the Four Crossings of the Chishui River led to heroic verses such as "idle boast the strong pass is a wall of iron; with firm strides we are crossing its summit."

We have vigorously promoted the integration of sports and tourism. Guizhou has over 300 days a year suitable for outdoor activities. Known as "the museum of world bridges," the province is home to nearly half of the world's top 100 tallest bridges. Visitors to Guizhou can enjoy marathons and cycling amidst lush mountains and clear waters, or indulge in activities like gliding, bungee jumping and rafting among high bridges and canyons. Unique ethnic sports such as single bamboo drifting and dragon boat racing are also available. The Guiyang Marathon will start the day after tomorrow, offering a rare opportunity to run a marathon in the cool summer breeze.

We welcome everyone to Guizhou for a joyful journey. You can experience a "Village Super League" or "Village Basketball Association" game, cheer alongside local communities and sing "Mrs. Shexiang" to feel the vibrant ethnic culture. You may attend a roadside concert to enjoy a combination of elegant and popular performances amidst the crowd. You can partake in a long table banquet to savor the tangy, sweet and spicy flavors of Guizhou cuisine. You can enjoy a cup of fragrant liquor to relish the idyllic lifestyle. This is the journey everyone dreams of, a journey of pure joy. I believe visiting Guizhou will be an unforgettable experience. Thank you!